Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 27, 2023

Going even further, the state of Florida is defunding diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the state; Texas’s governor has warned against DEI in hiring practices ; and Iowa , Utah and West Virginia are all considering bills that would defund DEI initiatives or eliminate DEI statements in hiring.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Other parsed the statement’s subtleties, noting the presidents’ careful language used to describe their plan to continue doing what they’ve always done—teach, not compel “belief”—while still appeasing the DeSantis administration. Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

“I was made aware of some security concerns that were being prompted by folks who have been attacking the college, attacking the administration, attacking the board, and out of an abundance of caution, I made the decision to make the board meeting virtual,” Santana said. We’re very proud of that.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 7, 2023

” North Carolina has not gone as far as Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis has engaged in a protracted takeover of the state’s higher education system , from banning DEI offices to installing loyalists on the New College of Florida’s Board of Trustees , all with the openly political goal of fighting “woke activism.”

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Disturbing Trend in Florida Under Governor DeSantis’s administration, Florida has witnessed legislative maneuvers aimed at reshaping the educational landscape. However, the process faced challenges, notably the reluctance of current administrators and political leaders to engage, signifying the deep-seated nature of this issue.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Image: When Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, announced plans last week to defund diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the state, he was joined on stage by political activist Chris Rufo, who has made a career out of questioning the purpose of DEI programs. “Gov. Shapiro himself has also drawn controversy.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 2, 2024

See more of The Change Leader’s Articles about Embracing New Models of Board Governance → Read the Transcript → Transcript: Changing Higher Ed Podcast with host Drumm McNaughton and guest Mary Papazian Drumm: Our guest today is Dr. And I served my career in higher education, I’m an old English professor, Drumm.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

At the time, he held a press conference that focused on defunding DEI efforts in the state and issued a news release detailing proposed reforms that now appear in HB 999. And the DeSantis administration had little to say on HB 999. Yes In-Article Careers: 6 Some with close ties to DeSantis are celebrating the move.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 31, 2023

None of the presidents agreed to discuss attacks on higher education from the DeSantis administration, even when offered anonymity, and multiple institutions did not respond to a request for comment. The DeSantis administration did not respond to a request for comment.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Recent rhetoric and actions from the DeSantis administration have sent a clear message to leaders of Florida’s public colleges: get in line. ” Now that Sasse is on campus, detractors have presented a list of demands, including that he stand up for LGBTQ+ students and employees whom they fear the DeSantis administration may target.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 5, 2023

Community Colleges The Hechinger Report, a higher ed news source not given to hyperbole or scare headlines, recently posted an alarming article entitled : “‘The reckoning is here’: More than a third of community college students have vanished. Accreditors and DEI At UC-Berkeley, 2.4 We can’t let this stand.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The administrative costs associated with these programs can be high, posing a dilemma for institutions in balancing demand with financial sustainability. Observations suggested that administrative growth might have contributed to this issue, with central administration expanding by 69% and other colleges by 31%.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

My own college, like many institutions, is laser-focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Many colleagues and administrators see these as two goals that can both be achieved by some delicate balancing act. I have my doubts. I have my doubts. Yet toleration allows such views to be expressed. Disable left side advertisement?:

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

With the demise of affirmative action, threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI), and policies in higher education there might not be an immediate increase in the number of Black men seeking to enroll in higher education. Walker is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator at the University of Central Florida.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2025

Twelve years ago, in his book Strategic Diversity Leadership: Activating Change and Transformation in Higher Education , DEI scholar and thought leader Dr. Damon A. Trump, we have already begun to see the promised reverse of DEI initiatives withinsome of the countrys largest corporations. Dr. Adriel A.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 20, 2023

Image: The administrative building at Connecticut College is finally quiet, emptied of the students who gathered to protest President Katherine Bergeron. ” Faculty and staff members have supported the protests by donating food to students occupying the administrative building and providing flexibility regarding class attendance.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 11, 2023

Arguably the most prominent of the trustees is Rufo, who gained national attention for his campaign against the obscure academic concept of critical race theory, often conflating it with diversity, equity and inclusion programs and fueling a conservative backlash against DEI efforts.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2024

The political landscape in Florida has recently witnessed some significant developments that pose a serious challenge to efforts aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at public colleges and universities. The limited number of highly desirable jobs intensifies misperceptions surrounding DEI initiatives.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Written by Abbott’s chief of staff, Gardner Pate, the memo warns that using DEI policies in hiring violates both federal and state employment laws by illegally discriminating against “certain demographic groups,” though it does not specify which ones.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

“But the enabling legislation was somewhat vague, which allowed [UT-Austin] President [Jay] Hartzell and his allies in the UT administration to hijack the project, remove its independence, re-direct its funding to existing personnel and programs and change its title to ‘Civitas.’” Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2025

An article from the Courier Journal reported that University of Kentucky spokesperson Lindsey Piercy said, We have not received any official notification of this review. These attacks are grounded in a false narrative that DEI initiatives are about exclusion. However, the university complies with both the constitution and Title VI.

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Campus Sonar

MARCH 13, 2025

The Trump administration is attempting to enact changes outlined in Project 2025 such as rolling back civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ students and Title IX against sex-based discriminations, eliminating current income-driven repayment plans, and removing protections from predatory colleges. Download the white paper.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Biden Administration U.S. The Biden-Harris administration anticipated that the debt forgiveness would impact 95% of student loan borrowers, or about 43 million people. Edgar, a DEI and EEO consultant, trainer, and facilitator. “As We attempted to do something for Black faculty and administrators and so Black Issues was started.

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Higher Education Inquirer

APRIL 16, 2025

Chris Rufos recent article in City Journal , titled "New Right-Wing Civil-Rights Regime" , is a prime example of ideological revisionism that fails to engage with history in any meaningful way. The article begins by referencing Christopher Caldwells The Age of Entitlement , a book that has been influential in certain conservative circles.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 8, 2023

His administration has also sought data related to transgender health care at public universities, part of a broader battle over LGBTQ+ rights in Florida that includes restrictions on content related to sexual orientation and gender identity in K-12 classrooms. Yes In-Article Careers: 3 law and systemic issues.

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University Business

JANUARY 28, 2025

This is a running article covering Trump’s impact on higher education during his second term in office and will be continuously updated. More from UB: Choosing a college: 10 most important reasons for students Trump targets DEI, LGBTQ+ policies, immigration and more in first week in office (Last updated: Jan.

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University Business

MARCH 12, 2025

The Trump administration’s goal is to eliminate “red tape” that holds up education funding and give more financial control to states, McMahon said in a Fox News interview Tuesday night. The following article is a part of University Business’ ongoing coverage of President Donald J. ” (LAST UPDATE: Feb.

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Higher Education Inquirer

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Black people must be discerning about racist attacks on DEI programs while also acknowledging that diversity can be a con that damages Black politics, just as it was meant to do. In this instance, Sharptons theatrics were inspired by the corporations which discontinued their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

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Higher Education Inquirer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

[Editor's Note: This article first appeared at BryanAlexander.org.] 356) This section’s author, Lindsay Burke, also wants the next administration to change its relationship with post-secondary accreditors. Her new federal administration would also reduce funding to academic research by cutting reimbursement for indirect costs.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

19) Over $1 billion worth of contracts with education nonprofits have gone up in flames over the past 10 days, and public institutions may soon need to close DEI-related programming, according to another wave of executive orders from President Donald Trump. (LATEST UPDATE: Feb. Sacred Heart University in Connecticut is due to lose a $3.38

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